Reichel Foods, an establishment based in Rochester, Minnesota, is recalling 15,880 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products as they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The products subject to recall are 5.6 oz. packages of Armour Active Packs Turkey & Cheese Wrap with package code 1026090112 or case code 27815-17994; and 5.6 oz. packages of Armour Active Packs Ham & Cheese Wrap with package code 1026090112 or case code 27815-17995
All the products were produced between 23 July 2012, and 26 July 2012, and have a sell by date through 1 September 2012.
The packages bear the establishment number P-19941 or Est. 19941 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The products were shipped to distribution centers in Indiana, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
FSIS noted that the problem was identified by the establishment, through microbiological testing by a third party. FSIS and the company have not received reports of illnesses due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an illness have been advised to contact a healthcare provider.
This recall has been classified as Class I, which indicates a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can lead to foodborne illness known as Listeriosis. The symptoms of Listeriosis include fever, muscle aches and gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea or diarrhea. The illness is especially dangerous to pregnant women, newborn babies and those with compromised immune systems.
